Award-Winning ACT Tutors in Washington DC

...Since starting to teach in my freshman year of high school, I have worked at Kumon as an instructor, developed curricula for summer classes at an elementary school, and served as a teaching assistant in several college courses. I love tutoring math and chemistry, but I also enjoy teaching English and reading comprehension. When teaching, I try to tailor lessons to students' interests; I hope to make material both engaging and useful. I believe that...

...am excited to be a Varsity Tutor and look forward to working with students in a variety of areas including ACT prep, Spanish, English, and Government. I participated in the debate team and the newspaper in high school and continued honing my writing and public speaking skills as a political science major at the University of Florida. I am the oldest of 3, my brother is 17 and my sister is 15. I love to...

...Algebra, and SAT Math. However, my favorites to tutor are Physics and Calculus. Both of these subjects are essentially the same, but are also different. Regardless, both of these subjects help describe the world. It is so cool learning about them and the way they explain our everyday lives. Gravity? That can be explained by physics. Your computer? Physics. Everyone has their own unique teaching style and mine is to take an approach that is...

...a lifetime language learner, novelist, dad, and student of the world; I love to help people make connections to English from Latin. I have taught high school Latin and tutored for the SAT for several years. I am TEFL certified, and I have experience teaching students of many different nationalities. I can help you see around corners to tackle difficult concepts or help you prepare for the next big test in a wide variety of...

...writing fellow, where I would periodically join English classes and work with the students in small groups on their writing. Through that, I found I enjoyed the work, and now I'm starting a graduate program in the fall and I expect to be teaching my first class next spring. Writing and communication skills are important for anyone in any discipline to have, and I hope to be able to help others hone those skills.

...Education. I have participated in after-school educational programs and interned as a camp counselor at Camp Endeavor, a non-profit educational summer camp for DHH children ages 7-17 in Dundee, FL. In my experience I have educated students with intellectual, emotional-behavioral, and specific learning disabilities; I address each of their needs through goals and interventions I create, modify and implement based upon individual assessment. I feel it's important to put myself in my student's shoes to...

...French students, and 9th grade English students at a local high school. I have also given informal counseling to law school applicants. I am a people person who can put students at ease and give them the confidence to approach their studies in new and creative ways. My strengths are writing, humanities, french, and prep school, college, and law school admissions counseling. I have a very flexible schedule and am willing to travel to metro-accessible...

I seek challenges and like to help others.

...variety of subjects from math to reading to ACT prep. I do not have a particular favorite subject to tutor, but my favorite part of tutoring is when a concept first clicks for a student. My goal as a tutor is not just to help the student learn the material but to establish study and organizational skills that can help them throughout their academic career. I tailor my lesson plans and tutoring to the student's...

...coursework. I have also taken the SAT and MCAT, scoring above the 95th percentile on both exams. As an engineer, I prefer to apply problem-solving approaches to learn material, rather than rote memorization. Throughout my time in high school and college, I have also come across my fair share of ineffective teachers, and so I have found many free online resources and creative learning techniques to help fill in the gaps. I enjoy working with...

I am a senior majoring in Finance at American University. I look forward to working with you in the field of Science, French, Math, and Finance. I worked as a Language Coach in French. My methodology mostly focuses on improving your conversational skills, and grammar.

...a Veteran, Military spouse and Public Servant. I have CXC English, History, French, Principles of Business, Human Biology, Spanish and A-Level Literature. I hold a BS in Liberal Studies, MS in Human Resources, have graduate credits in Secondary English Language Arts, and post-graduate credits in Post-Secondary and Adult Education. I am trained in Military Medicine through AMEDD at Fort Sam Houston, TX. Currently, I am finishing studies in Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language, and...

...Reading and Math. I also tutored my colleagues in the subjects of Accounting, Finance, and Public Speaking. I enjoy tutoring in Accounting because I believe Accounting is a concept that each individual can use in their lifetime, whether it be on a personal or professional level. When I tutor, I am very attentive to my student by asking questions and being interactive. I use applicable examples related to the students as a way to further...

...wide application in multiple other subjects. My experience comes from tutoring at Coherence Learning, where I tutored math students in Geometry, Algebra, PreCalc, and Calculus. I also volunteered at INMED Partnership for ESL children, where I taught elementary and middle school students Math, Science, and English speaking skills. I'm fluent in Bengali and Spanish, and I've also played clarinet for 7 years and play currently in the Wind Ensemble at VT. I believe WHY the...

...always been into sports and movies. I played football and rugby in high school. I have continued to play rugby throughout college and graduate school. I attended Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania where I received my Bachelor's of Science degree in the Health Sciences major. Additionally, I have since received my Master's degree in Physiology and Biophysics from Georgetown University. I specialize in science and math, particularly biology and physiology. I am also very familiar with...

...need. I enjoy working with youth, I've been described as personal, polite, and respectful, and thrive on working hard to help my students succeed. On a much more personal level, I love music, spending time outside, and hanging out with my two cats, Dini and Minnie - they might even make a guest appearance in our sessions! I can't wait to get to know you, and look forward to working with you!

Engaging teacher during the day... engaging tutor in the evenings!

...also means practical feedback on tests, applications, and where to look for funding at any stage and level of your education or career. My own time as an exchange student in high-school, as an undergraduate and in graduate school means real feedback on the process, and how study abroad can develop skills that employers want: problem solving, cultural awareness and adaptability just to name a few. I look forward to working with you or your...

...degrees are also in physics. I am a lifelong mentor, tutor, and have taught physics and mathematics at the high school and college level. I truly enjoy seeing students understand what was once challenging to them. I have tutored in physics, algebra, geometry, and introductory python. I belong to a lot of professional STEM organizations, so I don't have a lot of free time. However, I garden, walk and run, as well as read in...

I tutor math topics from elementary (arithmetic, geometry, algebra, trigonometry) through college (single and multivariable calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, probability). Whether your goal is remediation, test prep, or enrichment, I can help you reach it.